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Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley Reunite in Zeitlin Film

PUBLISHED May 8, 2026, 1:47 AM ET

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Los Angeles: Actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are set to reunite in filmmaker Benh Zeitlin's outlaw-romance film 'Hold on to Your Angels', officials said on May 8. Production is scheduled to begin in February, and the project is expected to be presented at the Cannes market for potential buyers and distributors. Plan B and Rapt Film will produce the film; Zeitlin called it an emotional, deeply personal 'impossible love story' set on the crumbling edge of South Louisiana. Statements reported by Variety and Deadline note the director's long-standing attachment to the material and the team's intent to position the title in markets this Cannes season.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Director Benh Zeitlin made earlier films including Beasts of the Southern Wild and Wendy.
May 8: News outlets report Mescal and Buckley will star in 'Hold on to Your Angels'.
Producers Plan B and Rapt Film are announced as production partners.
Zeitlin issues public comments describing the film as an 'impossible love story' and a personal project.
Production is scheduled to begin in February and the film is expected to be offered at the Cannes market.

News Intelligence

If you're a fan of Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, or director Benh Zeitlin, this is exciting news. 'Hold on to Your Angels' promises to be a deeply personal and emotional film. Keep an eye out for updates on the Cannes market. This could be a big one.

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Who Benefited

Production companies Plan B and Rapt Film, director Benh Zeitlin, and lead actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley benefit from increased industry attention and potential market opportunities at Cannes.